Best 4 Banana Cake I Recipes

Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Banana Cake, a classic treat transformed into a symphony of flavors. This moist and fluffy cake boasts a rich banana flavor complemented by a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

In our collection of recipes, you'll find a variety of options to suit your preferences. Whether you're a novice baker or an experienced chef, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dessert.

From the basic Banana Cake recipe—a timeless classic—to unique variations like the Chocolate Chip Banana Cake and the Banana Cake with Caramel Sauce, each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved treat. We've also included a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing. Let's bake a Banana Cake that will be the star of your next gathering or a sweet indulgence to enjoy all by yourself.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE

Old-Fashioned Banana Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

BANANA CAKE VI

Banana Cake VI image

This cake was first made for me by a friend while I was visiting her after she had delivered her 11th child. I told her, 'I should have baked for you!'

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

¾ cup butter
2 ⅛ cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
½ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice, set aside. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in banana mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place directly into freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake very moist.
For the frosting: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add confectioners sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth. Spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 298.8 mg, Sugar 50 g

BANANA CAKE

Banana Cake image

Make and share this Banana Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sheynath

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sift dry ingredients together, set aside.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and buttermilk to sugar mixture.
Combine dry ingredients into wet.
When incorporated, stir in mashed banana.
Pour batter into a greased, floured tube pan (angel food cake pan).
Bake 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
Cool slightly, run knife around edges of pan to loosen cake, remove cake from pan.
Finish cooling cake on a wire rack.
Slice into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4923.2, Fat 173.7, SaturatedFat 44.4, Cholesterol 638.1, Sodium 3680.1, Carbohydrate 794, Fiber 16, Sugar 483.6, Protein 63

MOIST BANANA CAKE

Moist Banana Cake image

Make and share this Moist Banana Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HDMac

Categories Dessert

Time P1DT5m

Yield 1 9x13 dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
2 1/8 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice, set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
Stir in banana mixture.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
For the frosting: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Add confectioners sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth.
Spread on cooled cake.
You can add walnuts or pecans to the cake or sprinkle them on top of the frosting.

Tips:

Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be. Look for bananas with yellow skin that is covered in brown spots, indicating that they are very ripe.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter and produce a light and airy cake. Make sure that the butter is softened to room temperature, otherwise it will not cream properly.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
Mash the bananas before adding them to the batter: This will help to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the cake. You can mash them with a fork or with a potato masher.
Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake to rise evenly.
Test the cake for doneness before removing it from the oven: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter attached, the cake needs to bake for a few minutes longer.

Conclusion:

Banana cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious treat that will be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you have some ripe bananas, be sure to give this recipe a try!